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Flu Season Urgency: Vaccination Push Amid Rising Cases

10/12/2025

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Kentucky public health officials urge residents to get vaccinated as flu season begins to prevent outbreaks like last year, with vaccines available for everyone six months and older and hygiene practices emphasized.
In Washington State, vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19 have declined, prompting a new dashboard to track immunization trends.
Japan faces an early flu epidemic, with hospitals under pressure and schools closing due to rising cases.

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Kentucky public health officials urge residents to get vaccinated as flu season begins to prevent outbreaks like last year, with vaccines available for everyone six months and older and hygiene practices emphasized.
In Washington State, vaccination rates for flu and COVID-19 have declined, prompting a new dashboard to track immunization trends.
Japan faces an early flu epidemic, with hospitals under pressure and schools closing due to rising cases.